Mauro Cappelli
Couples Psychotherapist & Clinical Psychologist
Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
Clinical Psychologist since 2009. Culturally sensitive therapy for expats & couples. Overcome depression, burnout, and co-dependency while building secure relationships and self-confidence.
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About me
My personal journey is the heart of my practice. As the son of a bi-national (Italian and Portuguese) couple, I grew up navigating the nuances of multicultural identity. This foundation was deepened by my own life as an expatriate, a path that has taken me from living in Prague and Innsbruck for so many years. This experience has given me a profound understanding of the unique challenges and transformations—both personal and relational—that come with building a life in a new country.
With over 16 years of clinical experience since completing my studies in 2009, I specialize in providing expert, empathetic, and culturally sensitive online therapy. My practice is dedicated to supporting expats, immigrants, and individuals on journeys of personal growth. A primary focus of my work is couples therapy, with a special emphasis on helping binational and multicultural couples navigate their unique relationship dynamics. My approach is rooted in Contemporary Psychoanalytic Therapy, while also integrating insights from other psychological concepts.
My commitment to providing the highest standard of care is reflected in my continuous learning, including a specialization in Couples Therapy, Transcultural Psychology and advanced training in complex issues such as depression, self-destructive processes, and supporting clients with Borderline personality traits, ensuring I am equipped to help you with a wide range of challenges.
Whether you are struggling with cultural adaptation, facing relationship difficulties, or seeking a space for self-discovery, I am here to support you. I invite you to reach out to schedule a confidential session. Together, we can work towards achieving greater clarity, healing, and confidence in your life.
With over 16 years of clinical experience since completing my studies in 2009, I specialize in providing expert, empathetic, and culturally sensitive online therapy. My practice is dedicated to supporting expats, immigrants, and individuals on journeys of personal growth. A primary focus of my work is couples therapy, with a special emphasis on helping binational and multicultural couples navigate their unique relationship dynamics. My approach is rooted in Contemporary Psychoanalytic Therapy, while also integrating insights from other psychological concepts.
My commitment to providing the highest standard of care is reflected in my continuous learning, including a specialization in Couples Therapy, Transcultural Psychology and advanced training in complex issues such as depression, self-destructive processes, and supporting clients with Borderline personality traits, ensuring I am equipped to help you with a wide range of challenges.
Whether you are struggling with cultural adaptation, facing relationship difficulties, or seeking a space for self-discovery, I am here to support you. I invite you to reach out to schedule a confidential session. Together, we can work towards achieving greater clarity, healing, and confidence in your life.
I speak:
EnglishSpanishPortuguese
Location:
São Paulo, Brazil
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Treatment Approaches
Clinical psychologyRecommended for those who need help with diagnosing and treating more complex mental health issues, often involving assessments and evidence-based treatments.
PsychoanalysisRecommended for those who want to explore how their unconscious mind and early experiences affect their current behaviors and feelings.
Psychotherapy Recommended for those who want to work through emotional or mental health challenges by talking with a trained psychotherapist.
My therapeutic approach is dynamic, empathic, and collaborative at its core. I view our work as a deeply shared process—we navigate your internal world side-by-side, so you never have to face difficult emotions alone. Our sessions are built on the idea that we are all shaped by our personal histories, past relationships, and cultural backgrounds. By exploring these influences, we can unlock profound insights into your current challenges and pave the way for meaningful, lasting change.
Ready to begin? I invite you to watch my short introduction video above to get a sense of how we work. I offer a complimentary 20-minute introductory call. Book your call today on the right.
Individual Therapy
In our one-on-one sessions, we create a space to explore your unique personal narrative. My role is to stand beside you, helping to process feelings that might seem too heavy to carry by yourself. We work together to identify how past experiences may be shaping your present thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The goal is to move beyond temporary fixes, fostering deep self-awareness and effective strategies for personal growth.
This approach is effective for navigating challenges such as:
- Anxiety and stress management
- Depression
- Burnout
- Life transitions (Relocations, Cultural Adaptation)
- Relationship difficulties and attachment patterns
- Building self-esteem and genuine confidence
- Healing from past trauma or unresolved childhood dynamics.
Online Couples Therapy
In our work together, we focus on resolving challenges and strengthening your bond based on your unique personality types and background experiences.
We begin by structurally exploring the issues that brought you to therapy and defining our shared goals. We then explore your personal histories and cultural influences, as well as the unique story of how your relationship began and evolved. This context is crucial for understanding your current dynamic and creating a clear path forward.
The ultimate goal is to move from a place of conflict or distance back to a place of mutual understanding, secure attachment, and shared joy.
Common areas of focus include:
- Improving communication and resolving conflict
- Rebuilding trust and intimacy
- Navigating relationship difficulties (cultural differences)
- Understanding and breaking negative cycles
I offer flexible hours across different time zones.
Ready to begin? I invite you to watch my short introduction video above to get a sense of how we work. I offer a complimentary 20-minute introductory call. Book your call today on the right.
Individual Therapy
In our one-on-one sessions, we create a space to explore your unique personal narrative. My role is to stand beside you, helping to process feelings that might seem too heavy to carry by yourself. We work together to identify how past experiences may be shaping your present thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The goal is to move beyond temporary fixes, fostering deep self-awareness and effective strategies for personal growth.
This approach is effective for navigating challenges such as:
- Anxiety and stress management
- Depression
- Burnout
- Life transitions (Relocations, Cultural Adaptation)
- Relationship difficulties and attachment patterns
- Building self-esteem and genuine confidence
- Healing from past trauma or unresolved childhood dynamics.
Online Couples Therapy
In our work together, we focus on resolving challenges and strengthening your bond based on your unique personality types and background experiences.
We begin by structurally exploring the issues that brought you to therapy and defining our shared goals. We then explore your personal histories and cultural influences, as well as the unique story of how your relationship began and evolved. This context is crucial for understanding your current dynamic and creating a clear path forward.
The ultimate goal is to move from a place of conflict or distance back to a place of mutual understanding, secure attachment, and shared joy.
Common areas of focus include:
- Improving communication and resolving conflict
- Rebuilding trust and intimacy
- Navigating relationship difficulties (cultural differences)
- Understanding and breaking negative cycles
I offer flexible hours across different time zones.
Experience
16 years in practiceAlmost 2 years at It's Complicated
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist in Private Practice (2009 - Present)
Since 2009, I have dedicated my private practice to providing compassionate and insightful psychotherapy. My work focuses on supporting adults and couples through a wide range of life challenges, with a specialized emphasis on the unique experiences of expats, immigrants, and binational couples.
My practice is centered on online therapy, available in English, Portuguese, Spanish and French.
Since 2009, I have dedicated my private practice to providing compassionate and insightful psychotherapy. My work focuses on supporting adults and couples through a wide range of life challenges, with a specialized emphasis on the unique experiences of expats, immigrants, and binational couples.
My practice is centered on online therapy, available in English, Portuguese, Spanish and French.
Education
My academic foundation is a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, built upon a Bachelor's in Psychology. I pursued postgraduate studies to deepen my expertise in two key areas, completing specializations in both Psychoanalysis and Contemporary Analysis and Psychoanalytic Couple and Family Psychotherapy.
Advanced Training & Continuing Education
I am committed to lifelong learning to provide the best possible care for my clients. My advanced training includes specialized coursework in a range of crucial topics:
- Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Couples and Families
- Transcultural Psychology: Understanding the therapist's role in a multicultural context.
- The Borderline Patient: In-depth study through the Winnicott Colloquium.
- Complex Psychological Processes: Coursework in self-destructive behaviors, suicide, and bereavement.
- Contemporary Philosophy: Applying the work of thinkers like Nietzsche, Foucault, and Deleuze to modern psychology.
Advanced Training & Continuing Education
I am committed to lifelong learning to provide the best possible care for my clients. My advanced training includes specialized coursework in a range of crucial topics:
- Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Couples and Families
- Transcultural Psychology: Understanding the therapist's role in a multicultural context.
- The Borderline Patient: In-depth study through the Winnicott Colloquium.
- Complex Psychological Processes: Coursework in self-destructive behaviors, suicide, and bereavement.
- Contemporary Philosophy: Applying the work of thinkers like Nietzsche, Foucault, and Deleuze to modern psychology.
Services
Intro Call
Free • 20 min • Online
20 minutes intro call.Individual Session
€80 • 50 min • Online
Couples Session
€100 • 1 hr 20 min • Online
Insurances
Private Pay
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Last active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedAlmost 2 years on It's Complicated
Offers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Usually responds within 2 hours
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My publications
The Exhaustion Sleep Can’t FixHan, B.-C. (2015). The Burnout Society. (E. Butler, Trans.). Stanford University Press. (Original work published 2010)
Cope With War AnxietyPsychoanalytic Trauma Theory: Insights drawn from Freudian and Lacanian conceptualizations of collective trauma, the "Real," and the psychological "th
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